by Homesteader | Mar 28, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Smart Irrigation Systems Understanding Your Plants’ Needs One thing I’ve learned through countless trials in my homestead is that each plant has its own quirky little needs. Dramatically reducing my watering bills while keeping every plant thriving started...
by Homesteader | Mar 28, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
1. Planning Your Space Understanding Your Needs Before diving in, you’ve got to know what you really need in your outdoor homestead space. Think about how you want to use it. Do you envision a space for family gatherings, gardening, or maybe a cozy spot to unwind...
by Homesteader | Mar 28, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Evaluate Your Current Insulation Assess What You Have First things first, you gotta take stock of your current insulation situation. Walk around your home and check those walls, attics, and crawl spaces. When I did this, I was shocked to find some spots missing...
by Homesteader | Mar 28, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Assessing Wind Resource Availability Understanding Local Wind Patterns When I started my journey into wind energy, I realized the first step was to truly understand the wind patterns in my area. Not all locations are created equal! In my case, I spent several weeks...
by Homesteader | Mar 28, 2025 | Homesteading Lifestyle
Create Native Habitat Zones Understanding Native Plants One of the first steps in enhancing biodiversity on your homestead is understanding the role of native plants. These are the plants that naturally occur in your local ecosystem, meaning they are adapted to the...
